Acres, The (Additional Documentation) · Photo: User:Jaydec · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Charleston Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Charleston Township differs from Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49012, 49053, 49034. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Charleston Township
Charleston Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.5% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Charleston Township
Grades next door run from Ross Township (A−) to Battle Creek (D). Charleston Township is a B+. Around town ↓
Cancer runs high in Charleston Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Charleston Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Michigan figure falls outside Charleston Township’s likely range; Charleston Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49012, 49053, 49034, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Charleston Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Charleston Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 45%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Charleston Township’s median household income is $82,308; among the 10,602 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Charleston Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Charleston Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Charleston Township and the towns around it
Charleston Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Township | B+ | 36.8% | 10.2% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Ross Township | A− | 35.5% | 9.8% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Galesburg | B | 37.8% | 9.6% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Climax Township | B− | 39.2% | 11.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Comstock Township | C+ | 40.2% | 10.8% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Battle Creek | D | 44.4% | 14.3% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Augusta | — | — | — | — |
Augusta: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Charleston Township adults…
Charleston Township runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Charleston Township
No hospital or community health center in Charleston Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Charleston Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
61 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Charleston Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Charleston Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Charleston Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Charleston Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Charleston Township is better than Michigan on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Charleston Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Charleston Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.4–17.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%32.8–40.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%31.2–36.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%34.2–40 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%26.8–31.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.5–11.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.6–11.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.6–14.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%18.3–24.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%15.1–19.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27%22.9–31.5 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.2–6.2 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%78.2–83.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.5%70.6–76.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88.1–90.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.7–80.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.2%70.3–77.8 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%70.7–82.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.9%25.2–30.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%28.3–36.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.8–23.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%8.4–11.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.8–9.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5–6.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5–6.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.3–10.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%24.5–30.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.9–14 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Charleston Township
Is Charleston Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Charleston Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Charleston Township?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 40.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Charleston Township?
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Charleston Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Charleston Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.2%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Charleston Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Charleston Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.